Dissident artist Ai Weiwei joins the long list of Gangnam Style spoofs, but China fails to see the funny side

 
26 October 2012

Dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei dances with friends in their version of the video for Gangnam Style by South Korean singer Psy. The artist wore handcuffs for the performance at his Beijing studio.

The Chinese government have blocked the video in China.

Ai Weiwei joins a long list of Gangnam Style spoofs, including Eton pupils and Philippine prisoners, while London Mayor Boris Johnson has claimed that he dances to the international hit with David Cameron.

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